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Undiagnosed diabetes, hypertension affect over 80% of young Malaysians, raising concerns
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A significant portion of young Malaysians are suffering from undiagnosed diabetes and hypertension. Health experts are concerned that many individuals are ignoring early warning signs, leading to potential long-term health risks.
Why it matters
The prevalence of undiagnosed chronic conditions in the youth population poses a major future burden on the national healthcare system.
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